A mum and daughter from Tranent are embarking on a fundraising journey across Scotland as they take part in three Kiltwalks in aid of a good cause.

Eilidh Mercer and her daughter, Freya, will be raising money for Sight Scotland, a charity that has played a transformative role in their lives.

Eilidh and seven-year-old Freya will tackle first the Aberdeen and then the Dundee Kiltwalks, before Eilidh takes on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk solo.

Freya was born prematurely and has severe vision impairment.

She attends the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh, which is operated by Sight Scotland.

Since joining the school nearly two years ago, Freya’s progress has been nothing short of remarkable, according to her teachers.

Mum Eilidh said: “Sight Scotland has been amazing with Freya and has also helped me so much; answering questions, offering support, basically being there whenever we need them.

“There has been such a big change in Freya since she started at the Royal Blind School.

“She is communicating so much more now, and she has become stronger and more independent –crawling and pulling herself up. Witnessing her growth first hand is truly astonishing.

“Her progress and development over the last few years is almost unbelievable, and we owe so much of this progress to the Royal Blind School.”

The pair’s journey starts at the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on Sunday before tackling the Dundee Kiltwalk on August 11.

Eilidh added: “We are walking these Kiltwalks to give back and say thank you to Sight Scotland for the immeasurable impact they’ve had on Freya’s life.

“Freya and I will be taking on the ‘Wee Wander’ in Aberdeen and Dundee, and then I will be walking the ‘Mighty Stride’ in Edinburgh on my own.

“The help and support Sight Scotland provides for people with vision impairment is incredible, and they do so much in terms of helping to fight loneliness and isolation and ensuring people keep their independence.

“I don’t know where we would be as a family without Sight Scotland’s help, and we are fundraising to do our wee bit so that other people and families can benefit just like we have.”

The pair have raised £295 so far; to donate, go to justgiving.com/page/freyareillysightscotland